This floristry course covers
amongst other things: identification and
processing of cut materials and pot plants;
introduction to - art and design for
florists; introduction to plant processes
and planted designs, hand tied and
presentation floral designs, funeral and
sympathy floral designs; design and
construction of floral arrangements,
function decorating using floral displays;
simple floral wedding designs and
accessories; display of floristry goods;
introduction to working in the floristry
industry; process, cost and evaluate floral
designs.
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Some tools of the trade
for floristry
Waterproof tape is an
all-purpose method for holding either soaked
or dried foam in place. It comes in three
colors: white, green and clear. The tape is
waterproof and pressure sensitive. Once
adhered to a dry surface, it will remain
firm and in place even when exposed to
moisture. It sticks on pottery, metal,
plastic, wood, glass, ceramics... almost
anything.
Waterproof clay is the designers’
tool for positioning candles and figurines.
It will also anchor dry materials like
anchor pins to each other or to vases; frogs
to bases, dry foam to bases etc. It is
waterproof and heat proof; can assist in
positioning and holding ribbons and tissue,
and will hold fruit in place for cornucopia
displays. Make sure the surface is
absolutely dry and free of dust or the clay
won’t stick.
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Floral Clay Waterproof Tape in floristry
- Waterproof tape is a fast easy and all
purpose method for holding either soaked or
dried foam in place. The tape is waterproof
and pressure sensitive. Once adhered to a
dry surface, it will remain firm and in
place even when exposed to moisture.
Pan melt glue pot is a small electric
pan, or glue skillet that you can either
melt small pellets or (if it comes with an
attachment) broken glue sticks at a low
temperature. Use it for placing your foam by
waiting until the glue is melted, but not
hot, dip the four corners of the floral foam
into the glue, and push it onto the bottom
of the container. Pan melt glue is also used
to secure the ends of silk flowers in foam
when making large arrangements. Dip the ends
of the flower stems into the pan glue before
inserting into the floral foam.
